Shim Hyeong-tak and Hirai Saya couple. /Courtesy of Instagram

Talent Shim Hyung-tak (47) has become a father.

Shim Hyung-tak shared photos of his son's hands and feet on Instagram. "Hello, Haru. Thank you for coming to mom and dad. Now mom and dad will take care of you. We love you," he wrote.

His wife, Hirai Saya (29), also noted on social media, "We finally met. So lovable, it's beyond words. His name is Haru. Thank you so much for being born, Haru."

The couple married in August 2023 and announced the news of their second child in July of the previous year. At that time, Saya was 13 weeks pregnant. Shim Hyung-tak visited Japan for a shoot and met Saya, who worked for a local toy company. After four years of dating, they tied the knot.

Shim Hyung-tak debuted as a model in 1997. He has appeared in the dramas "Yain Era" (2002-2003), "The Secret of Kkekkeus Island" (2008), "My Daughter, Seo-young" (2012-2013), "Five Children" (2016), "The Timeless" (2019), and "Times" (2021). He has also been active in entertainment shows like "I Live Alone" and "Law of the Jungle."